Good Morning Quilters! Happy first Monday of the new year! I am looking forward to seeing what plans you have for 2026. As for me, I am delaying my reflections on a “year end/new year beginning” until a little later this month. I am having left knee replacement in two days, and I will have lots of time to think about these things while I am recovering.
Here is a report on two projects in the works:
#1 UFO which is a combination of Moda’s Collection for a Cause - Faith kit that I am revising to include some six inch blocks that were part of the 365 block of the day challenge by Kathryn Kerr a few years ago.
Here are three options for the next round. I think I have a favorite, but I’d like your input, so tell me which round you’d like me to add next.
#1 is a round of six inch blocks separated by neutral squares, so each block can show off by itself
#2 is a round of six inch blocks next to each other all the way around, perhaps more interesting, but busier.
#3 is a round of six inch blocks, alternating darker blocks and lighter blocks, busier yet, but with the advantage of getting rid of most of the darker blocks.
Please vote for #1, #2, or #3
Number 1
On the second project I’m working on, In The Round, the blocks are 12 across by 15 blocks down. I have all the columns sewn into strips, and four column strips sewn to each other. It is going well. And I am attaching at least one strip to the ones finished each day, It involves pressing seams on strips in opposite ways, pinning each intersection all along the strip, sewing the 1/4 inch seam to attach a strip, and then pressing the seam just sewn. Very peaceful and soothing, and slow. Very calming to me as I am nearing surgery.
What are you planning for 2016? I am looking forward to reading your posts. Thank you to each of you who link up with Design Wall Monday Linky Party. I appreciate you very much.
